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La Preciosita, Mexico

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714 Population 6/sq mi density
8,232 ft Elevation 2,509 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
La Preciosita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,232 ft (2,509 m)
Area120.9 sq mi (313.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.4083°N, 98.5442°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.38"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 96 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 117 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 144 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 146 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 61 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 41 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 44 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 53 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 33 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 36 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 41 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 269 km
2024 John Category 2 269 km
2023 Otis Category 5 265 km
2021 Grace Category 3 150 km
2017 Katia Category 2 201 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 214 km
2010 Karl Category 3 192 km
2007 Dean Category 2 178 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 194 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 294 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 259 km
1993 Gert Category 2 190 km
1990 Diana Category 2 204 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 283 km
1988 Debby Category 1 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 20 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 28 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 44 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 72 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 114 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 119 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 132 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 136 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 137 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 140 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 147 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 179 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 6.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 5.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

La Preciosita has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (0.4").

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